C2nounsportwork
US/ˈtæk.tɪk/
UK/ˈtæk.tɪk/
a planned action or method used to achieve a particular goal
In context
The coach changed tactics at half-time, and the team scored twice.
Fake countdown timers are a common sales tactic on shopping websites.
The opposition used delaying tactics to stop the law from passing.
Words that go with tactic
verb + noun
- change tacticsWhen the first plan failed, we changed tactics.
- use tacticsScammers use clever tactics to steal your password.
adjective + noun
- delaying tacticsThe company used delaying tactics to avoid paying.
noun + noun
- scare tacticsSome adverts use scare tactics to sell insurance.
- marketing tacticsInfluencers are now a key part of marketing tactics.
- pressure tacticsThe union used pressure tactics to win higher pay.
- negotiating tacticsSilence can be one of the best negotiating tactics.